SJR 694 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Memorials, Recognition - Dow Smith, Business at Its Best award -

SJR 694 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dow Smith for receiving Tennessee's 2025 "Business at Its Best Award." It formally congratulates Smith on his entrepreneurial achievements, community service, and integration of faith-based values into his business leadership. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition by the Tennessee General Assembly. It directly affects only Dow Smith, acknowledging his decades-long business growth and community impact through the award. The resolution was enacted after passing both chambers and receiving the Governor's signature on February 20, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Signed Feb 20, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
R/S Concurred, v.v.
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Dawn White
Dawn White
RRepublican
TN
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